Top Yoga Activities and Yoga Training Schools in Goa

Yoga is an ancient Indian system of physical and spiritual exercises that help a person on the path to recovery, self-improvement and harmony. In Goa, as in all of India, yoga continues to enjoy widespread popularity and to be a way of life for many people.

On a global scale, yoga attracts more and more followers every year, which turn it into their philosophy of life, attend yoga classes and go on yoga tours to the homeland of ancient teachings.

In Goa, there are many yoga centers and professional yoga teacher training centers , as well as alternative medicine doctors whose therapies include yoga.

YOGA PROGRAMS

Yoga courses basically differ in the form of practice. According to ancient Vedic literature, classical yoga is divided into four main parts: Raja - yoga of the mind, Karma - yoga of action, Jnana - yoga of wisdom, Bhakti - yoga of devotion. They give rise to numerous trends and styles that are constantly evolving, so that yoga is practically accessible to everyone and everyone can find the most suitable practice for themselves.

YOGA AND AYURVEDA CENTERS IN SOUTH GOA

In the first Ayurveda center on Goa, professionals from Kerala, graduates of Ayurvedic medicine are working. The chief physician and yoga instructor of the center conducts yoga classes, which are very popular with foreigners.

Today the most popular form of yoga is hatha yoga - yoga poses, physical yoga, the practice of excellent health and a natural way of life. A softer version of hatha is vinny yoga, for people with disabilities. Ashtanga Yoga is a powerful, energetic yoga practice that effectively helps to develop flexibility, strength, concentration and energy. Vinyasa yoga is the practice of synchronizing shimmering movements and breathing.

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga classes are mainly divided into yoga for beginners and yoga for experienced yogis, wellness (yoga therapy), including ayurvedic procedures, as well as yoga and happiness, yoga against stress, light yoga yoga for the whole family, yoga for children, yoga for pregnant women, Pair yoga, yoga seminars, etc.

In the table below we describe some popular yoga trainings.

Yoga for beginners

Fundamentals of yoga, physical and philosophical aspects, the study and execution of asanas, respiratory techniques, the assimilation of a complex of exercises to perform the house. Conversations about yoga, meditation, healthy lifestyle.

Light yoga

A balanced program of hatha yoga for all. Practice: asanas, pranayama (breathing exercises, special relaxation techniques, meditation, effortless and stressful accents: body, energy and consciousness, conversations about yoga, meditation, ayurveda, healthy diet, day regimen.People of all ages and levels of training , people with disabilities.

Yoga plus psychological training

Purpose: to achieve harmony and self-knowledge. Practice: bodily pratics, soft yoga, body cleansing, art therapy, Osho meditation, separate practices for men and women.

Hatha Yoga plus Ashtanga Yoga

Balanced combination of dynamics and ashtanga yoga and moderate hatha yoga, meditation. Accents: bring the muscles into tonus, rid the body of toxins, calm the mind, harmonize the mind and body. Suitable for people of all ages and levels of training from beginner to intermediate.

Yoga seminar

Hatha Yoga classes with health character - a combination of asanas (poses) and a set of exercises. Suitable for people of all ages and levels of training. The focus is on the flexibility of the spine, joint health and stimulation of the hormonal system. Suitable for people of all ages and levels of training from beginner to intermediate.

BASIC DIRECTIONS OF YOGA

In yoga, there are four basic classical ways, bequeathed by the Eastern traditions: Raja, Karma, Jnana (Gene) and Bhakti. Of these, in the future, there are numerous ramifications that use certain parts of different directions or combine different practices.

Raja Yoga, translated "the way of the king," is intended to control the mind and today is the most popular direction of yoga. It is based on eight rules:

• Immaculate morality (Yama)
• External and internal purification (Niyama)
• Mastering body postures (Asani)
• Controlling breathing (Pranayama)
• Controlling the senses (Pratyahar)
• Concentration (Dharana)
• Meditation (Dhyana)
• Superconsciousness (Samadhi)
• Karma yoga is a yoga of action, of unselfish and conscious labor. This way of yoga is most suitable for a modern active person engaged in work.

Jnana Yoga (Gyan) is a yoga of wisdom, which develops the power of the mind and transforms the intellect into intuition. To follow the path of Jnana Yoga, a mighty will is needed. Typical practices: mouna and meditation.

Bhakti Yoga is designed for more emotional and believing people. This is a path of devotion that will satisfy people who are able to sincerely devote themselves to serving a particular purpose and direct all their emotions to one object.

POPULAR TYPES OF YOGA STYLE

Hatha yoga is one of the main and most popular varieties of yoga in the modern western world. When they talk about yoga, they often mean Hatha yoga or so-called physical yoga. It is a path of excellent health and a natural way of life. The name comes from the words ha (sun) and tha (moon). The sun personifies the masculine, light, positive and creative aspect. The moon is a symbol of the feminine principle, denial, darkness and the accepting aspect. The merging of two words means an excellent ability to control both vital energies, as well as their harmonious coexistence.

Hatha yoga is based on physical posture - asana , control of vital energy ( prana ) - pranayama , concentration of mind and techniques of general relaxation of mind and body.

Vini yoga is a softer variety of hatha yoga, especially suitable for people with disabilities, due to trauma, disability or chronic diseases. Vini Yoga uses special asanas for stretching, as well as various relaxation techniques and mantras as in classical yoga.

Ashtanga Yoga . In translation, ashtanga is a yoga of eight branches. Ashtanga is a powerful, energetic yoga practice that effectively helps to develop flexibility, strength, concentration and energy. Classes include fast, but smooth movement through the group while maintaining concentration on deep breathing. Ashtanga is a stimulating practice that improves the strength and endurance of the body and increases the vital capacity of the lungs. Ashtanga yoga strengthens the influx of energy, perfectly simulates the figure and strengthens the underdeveloped muscles, awakens a deep inner warmth and a relaxed meditative state.

Kundalini yoga releases energy blocked in the lower part of the body and stimulates it to move up. Like all types of yoga, kundalini also accentuates breathing, and it has its own energy, aimed at combining with the effect of pose.

Bikram yoga or hot yoga: an intense practice that contains 26 poses and two breathing techniques performed for 90 minutes indoors, heated to 40 degrees. It is believed that profuse sweating helps to cleanse the body of toxins, release from excess weight, strengthen internal organs, blood vessels, muscles and joints.

Iyengar yoga focuses on the accuracy of the body when performing poses. In the process of training, auxiliary means are used: chairs, ropes, gum, blankets, etc. This kind of yoga is considered especially suitable for people who are recovering from injuries and need intensive physical therapy.

Modern specialists constantly develop new yoga programs designed for different groups of people: yoga for pregnant women, yoga for couples, yoga for parent with child, yoga for adults, etc. There are also schools that combine elements of yoga with other systems of physical exercises, such as yogalates - yoga plus pilates, or yogabit - the synthesis of yoga and fitness. In Goa, wellness programs often include yoga classes and Ayurvedic treatments .

YOGA TOURS

Many travel agencies organize yoga tours to India. This is group trips with accommodation in a yoga hotel. Usually the group is accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide, the trainers are also Russians.

The package of yoga tour usually includes air travel, insurance, transfer from the airport to the destination, accommodation at the hotel 2 *, 3 * or 4 *, meals are usually vegetarian, as well as a certain amount of daily classes and lectures. The duration of yoga tours is 7-14 days. Yoga classes are often combined with beach rest, excursions, tasting, parties.

APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE OF THE DAY IN Yoga Teacher Training Center

• 8:00 - tea, fruit juice and fruit
• 9:00 - practice: mobility, strength, pranayama, meditation
• 11:30 - brunch
• 12:30 - time for the beach, shopping, medical and spa treatments
• 14:30 - seminar on rehabilitation, methods of self-care, lectures, rest or practice
• 18:30 - dinner
• 19:30 - discussions, free time

YOGA HOTELS AND YOGA RETREATS

The popular name of yoga hotels and yoga trainings on Goa is yoga retreat / retreat or retreat center, from English retreat - refuge, solitude.

A typical yoga retreat in Goa is located in a separate place right on the seashore or in a secluded greenery area at a relatively short distance from the beach. The concept of retreats is based on environmental friendliness and a healthy lifestyle combined with spiritual practices and physical exercises. Yoga retreats are equipped with yoga classes and provide yoga trainers with guests.

Yoga classes usually include: yoga postures, breathing exercises, concentration techniques, meditation. In most cases, the courses are for people of all ages and the level of preparation from beginner to intermediate.